Arc 2.7 - Lin Heng
Years come and go as Zhao Meixu carefully planted seeds of yearning and desire to the second male lead
During their time apart, she would often send short, clever poems to tickle Lin Heng's heart or send small, poorly drawn sketches to make Lin Heng laugh
Although she doesn't know how the older boy rented to her letters, she reckoned he liked them since the white dove always returned with a kind letter in time
Over time, the two young boy and girl grew to make their own language as their letters became more and more mysterious with peculiar poem verses or odd sketches only these two people would understand
Servant
Miss, the carriage is ready
Servant
Master is waiting out in front of the entrance
Now 18 Meixu blossomed into an astonishing young woman
Long silk black hair braided into a simple knot at the back, porcelain smooth skin, kissable pink soft lips, Meixu stood in the Zhao Estate's own Plum Garden watching the small dove carrying her letter away
There were no maids or servants who were not captivated by her soft yet calm aura and beauty
No one could bear to look away from her as she quietly walked away
Over four years have passes since Meixu has changed
No one remembers how she was before now
And because Meixu had kept quiet within the Zhao Manor, rumors of her being spoiled and rude were forgotten
Meixu has used her time to nourish her manners and attitude
She used Zhao's maids and servants to spread her new reputation
Zhao Meixu is now known as the Viscount's lovely daughter
The Zhao father and daughter were in the carriage, and as they entered the Capital City, the Viscount said
Viscount Zhao
My good daughter seems to be in a good mood?
Viscount Zhao
Is it because you're about to see your sweetheart soon? *asks teasingly*
Zhao Meixu/Zade
Daddy... *pouts quietly*
The Viscount laughed, seeing how shy his daughter was
Actually, Meixu was indeed in a good mood with the reason the Viscount believes as well as other reasons.
The other reason she was looking forward to this trip
because in the last four years, Meixu has not once met the main characters of the story - Lin Jianle and her prince charming, Zhang Yu
One time, Meixu innocently stated that she heard stories of Duke Lin's beautiful daughter whose extremely talented in music
She told Lin Heng how she hoped to meet and befriend such a talented girl
But every year, she went to visit Lin Heng and his family.
The two main characters are always away from the Capital City
The more interest Meixu showed towards the Fl, the more conflicted Lin Heng appeared to be
Meixu could see some reluctance in Lin Heng to introduce her to Lin Jianle, but she pretended not to notice
In reality, she was unbothered about the Fl.
Her true target was Lin Heng to make sure that this gullible hubby of his would be his in the end
Viscount Zhao
Shall we visit the Lin family's resident to give a greeting first? *teased her as carriage passed through the Capital City gates*
Zhao Meixu/Zade
It's the first time Meixu has visited the Capital City during Spring
They have been to the capital during either Fall or Winter
This year, the Viscount took his daughter earlier since the Empress Dowager had invited all young maidens to the Palace this year for the Royal Spring Banquet
Zhao Meixu/Zade
Meixu heard there will be a Spring Flower viewing today
Zhao Meixu/Zade
*smiles softly*
Zhao Meixu/Zade
Can Meixu go there
No father could deny such a sweet smile from his daughter
Moments later, Meixu stepped down from the carriage with the help of two maids
Viscount Zhao
Watch over the miss carefully. *speaks in stern voice from within the carriage*
Servant
*both maids replied with a bow*
Viscount Zhao
You two *order guards* Stand guard slowly. Before sunset, take the miss home
The guards also replied with a bow
Viscount Zhao
Meixu, enjoy yourself to the fullest my daughter
Meixu watched as the carriage left before she walked down the paved stone road.
It didn't escape her eyes how much attention she was receiving
Zhao Meixu was a beauty girl, so she understood why people around her were looking at her
Whether it's jealousy or admiration, she ignored them
She quietly fanned herself with a round paper fan
Meixu kept her eyes on the blooming flowers while the two maids followed her behind
With Meixu's posture and the two pretty maids behind her, anyone could tell she was a noble lady
Meixu was enjoying the flower viewing when a string of melody floated across the garden cause the noise around her silent
While everyone was left in a daze, Meixu hid a known smile behind her fan
The beautiful melody of the Guzheng caught everyone's attention like bees
Following the flow of the crowd, Meixu made her way towards the origin of the music
Soon enough, everyone spotted a gorgeous figure sitting underneath a golden pavilion beside a lotus pond
The young woman in silver and gold played on the jade like Guzheng while two extraordinary handsome men stood watching her
It was truly a scene out of a majestic painting
Like a fairy godess and two princes watching over her
Carefully, Meixu withdrew from the scene
The two maids behind Meixu were confused at the sight of their mistress seemingly smiling expression
Although her fiancé was with a beautiful woman, Meixu was undisturbed while continued to fan herself
After she walked a few yards away from the gathered group of people
Meixu took out her silk handkerchief to wipe her non-existent sweat on her forehead
In that exact moment, a gush of wind blew away her handkerchief from her hand
Zhao Meixu/Zade
Ahhh! My handkerchief *quickly chased after it*
Servant
Miss! Be careful!!
Meixu had chased after her handkerchief back to the potus pond
Right before she fell into the pond, a pair of strong arms grabbed around her waist and pulled her back
Zhao Meixu/Zade
'His voice is deeper than I remembered, but nevertheless, I still recognize it'
Zhao Meixu/Zade
*Quietly, she turned and lifted her head to face Lin Heng*
Lin Heng
*Suddenly hugs her*
Zhao Meixu/Zade
*caught off guard*
Zhao Meixu/Zade
'She didn't think the man would hug her in public'
Lin Heng
Meixu....... I missed you
While the man hugged her, Meixu hid a sly smile against his broad chest
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